Ms Whately said Morgan didn't give her the opportunity to answer his questions

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An Ofcom spokesman said: "We assessed a number of complaints about Piers Morgan's conduct while interviewing politicians about the UK's response to the coronavirus public health crisis.

"Piers Morgan is well-known for his combative interviewing style and viewers would expect him to challenge senior politicians and hold them to account. His guests were given adequate opportunity to put their points across and counter the presenter's criticisms.

"In Ofcom's view, in line with freedom of expression, it is clearly in the public interest that broadcasters are able to hold those making political decisions to account, particularly during a major national crisis, such as the coronavirus pandemic."

Responding to the news, Morgan wrote on Instagram: "Thank you to everyone that supported me."

Ofcom said it received 1,981 complaints following Morgan's interview with Ms Whately on April 15.

A further 1,246 complaints were made following the minister's Good Morning Britain appearance on April 22.